This is a Log as we travel to keep us in touch with the real world. We spent a lot of time in the real world now we love the space in the travel world. We live and love full time in our motor home. We tow a Honda FIT to scout around in. We have driven to Alaska and all the lower 48 states. We parked and took a side trip to Hawaii. After traveling in over 20 countries we are most proud of the 1900+ miles we hiked on the Appalachian Trail. Our plans are to travel as long as our health allows.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

The Paper clip

There is no telling the millions of uses for the common office paper clip. I have straightened them and bent the end into a hook many times to retrieve something in a crack it was impossible to get your fingers into.

I have joined two rubber bands together to make a longer one. The wild kid in me has used them as bullets using a rubber bands in school (One must be careful with that one). Of course being an angel in school, I didn’t get into trouble like Mel up in the North Woods.

Some clothing repairs

Fix a zipper or a Bra problem. What about a little jewelry:

Then there is the unique light fixture.

Make some decorative Flowers or try some of the pretty paper clips that look like little feet.

What about small figures holding hands?

But for the really true paperclip artist, Hey This must take patience and skill:

And you thought all the time they were for holding paper together, Nah, that is what the stapler is for.

What a cute post ! I have used the trick of using the paper clip in zippers before. It works like a dream. Dark and dreary day here. My happy flower hasn't mustered even the tiniest flap of his leaves. Oh well I'm happy anyway...decorating for Christmas is an on going project. I've got the Christmas music playing too. Hope you all have a terrific Tuesday !

Cute post, Jack! I never thought of using them as a wardrobe (ahem!) accessory!

BTW, this topic made me smile so big ... recalling a day many years ago when I was but a "Nervous Nellie" (newbie) secretary and my over-the-top, loud-mouth boss informed me she'd have my head if I ever gave her anything held together with a small (regular-size) paperclip. To this day, I'll still opt for the 'jumbo' versions and throw the others away! :)

Children's Book (Toby's Tales)

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